Company :Highmark HealthJob Description : 

JOB SUMMARY

This job supports the Supplier Diversity and Inclusion business unit and will be responsible for the day-to-day operational functions including direct contact with specified internal and external stakeholders to help increase diverse supplier spend by communicating the supplier diversity strategy and goals, introducing diverse suppliers for sourcing opportunities, and participating in outreach events. The incumbent is responsible for developing relationships with diverse suppliers and the supplier diversity affiliation groups to ensure the success and sustainability of the program. Serves as resource to other business units as well as supply chain staff concerning company objectives, policies, data management and goals involving supplier diversity.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides support to Supplier Diversity and Inclusion Manager in managing the supplier diversity function of assigned business units.Maintains and grows relationships with internal and external stakeholders in pursuit of diverse spend goal acquisition and enhanced diverse supplier relationships.Ownership of key projects as assigned (e.g. RFP monitoring, State contract diverse spend monitoring and compliance, etc.).Works with Supplier Diversity coordinator to secure analyze and report relevant data.Facilitate the onboarding of diverse suppliers following ensuring compliance with company's policies and procedures, along with maintaining current database of registered minority/women owned businesses .Participates in local, regional, and national diverse supplier conferences, opportunity fairs, and community engagement events. Assists the Program Director in representing the company at both external and internal functions as well as affinity membership groups, including African American, Latino, Asian American, women's groups meetings, trade fairs, seminars and conferences.Provides support in the design and implementation of a communications strategy and a reporting system to inform Senior Leaderships.Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business
 

Substitutions

6 years direct supplier diversity or procurement experience

Preferred

None

EXPERIENCE

Required

5 years in Supply Chain, Procurement, AP, or related field

Preferred

1 year of Supplier Diversity
 

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

None

Preferred

None

SKILLS

Strong written and verbal communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft OfficeExcellent Customer Service AbilityStrong ability to collaborate and influenceWork well independently and as part of a teamAbility to engage senior level internal and external stakeholders

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Remote

Teaches / trains others

Occasionally

Travel from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Occasionally

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

No

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. 

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